Buteo buteo

The commonest UK bird of prey, it is quite large with broad, rounded wings, and a short neck and tail. When gliding and soaring it will often hold its wings in a shallow 'V'. It is variable in colour from all dark brown to birds with pale heads and breasts, most have a "necklace" of darker feathers over their throat and breast. All have dark wingtips and an un-banded tail. The call is a plaintive peea-ay, similar to a cat's meow.

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